Of course, there are those who believe this is hogwash, and that the only treatment for hyperactivity is to dope your kid up on Ritalin, but it seems to me the Feingold Diet is worth trying as a first step, and is probably a better way to eat in general. I have known children who the Feingold Diet has at least helped with, and although they may still be using Ritalin their symptoms are much less severe overall.